Macbook

Just joined tonight and have a lot of questions about Macbooks. Never have had one or really messed with one other than the stores.

I am thinking about purchasing one and just need a lot of direction on what info to look at, where to buy and just overall if it's really worth all that everyone's said they are.

I know I want a Macbook and not a Macbook Air because of the price on the Air. What sites are good info sites for this or even magazines to read. Also, is a refurb as good or which place should I look to buy...eBay, Apple, MacMall.com or are there others out there.

The best deals are likely to be on your local craigslist, I have seen some MacBook Pros going for $500 because the owners "got it for Christmas". If you do buy from Craigslist, make sure you check out the computer and use it before purchasing. The computer could have something wrong with it and you'll be stuck with a $600 paper weight.

The most reliable purchase you can make is from Apple. All their Macs (refurbished and new) are guaranteed to work and have a 1 year warranty on them. Sometimes there are great deals, such as a free iPod Touch if you are a student.

This website will probably be your best source of information regarding your Mac. You can use the search tool (found at the top of the website) to find almost anything you wish to learn about Macs. If you have any questions that aren't answered through your research, feel free to ask them on this forum.